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During his career, Mr. Whyte has held senior positions in a number of organizations, including the Ontario Labour Relations Board, Quicksilver Arbitration Services and MVP Personnel Services, as well as Mediator and Arbitrator in a number of employer and trade unions. Mr. Whyte is also former Chief Spokesperson at Collective Bargaining and Chief Steward and Plant Chairperson at Retail, Wholesale and Department Store International Union.

A news release explained: "As the new full-time Vice-Chairperson of the Board, Mr. Whyte will be a key player in supporting the Labour Program and promoting productive industrial relations in Canada."

The Canada Industrial Relations Board is responsible for the interpretation and administration of industrial relations in the federally regulated sector.

"Harmonious labour-management relations are beneficial to both the financial security of individuals and the economic prosperity of Canada."

( *Red Sky Metis Independent Nation (RSMIN) consists of decendents of the 84 "half-breeds" who were recognized by the Crown as beneficiaries and annuitants under the Robinson Superior Treaty of 1850, in concurrence with the First Nation peoples. However, RSMIN is distinct from the First Nation peoples, by ways of our traditional lands, traditions, customs, and practices. )